Fragrance comparison

Zanzibar vs Queen of Hearts

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 23 Oct 2026 817 ratings analysed

Zanzibar

Yachtsman

4.1422 votes

Rank #45,818 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Queen of Hearts

Queen Latifah

4.00795 votes

Rank #1,533 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Queen of Hearts takes 4 of 5 categories.

Zanzibar
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Queen of Hearts
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Zanzibar0/5

Queen of Hearts4/5

Ratings & consensus: Queen of Hearts
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Queen of Hearts
Sillage & projection: Queen of Hearts
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Queen of Hearts

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ZanzibarYachtsman

Queen of HeartsQueen Latifah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

4.00/ 5 · 795 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerQueen of HeartsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

32%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

795 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityQueen of Hearts

SillageQueen of Hearts

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value76

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

cinnamon84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

cinnamon69%

balsamic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

JasmineCitrusesCucumber

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmegCloveVanille

Base6-8+ hrs

ResinOlibanumTeak WoodVirginia CedarPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonPlumBergamotCitrusesGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWhite FlowersRed Berries

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberPatchouliOlibanumVanilleMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 19%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex19

Women79

Date 37%Casual 29%Party 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,818

PerfumerJohn Verde

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,533

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews176

Category winnerQueen of HeartsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zanzibar by Yachtsman kicks off with a refreshing splash of crisp cucumber, tart citruses, and sweet jasmine petals before shifting into a cozy spice market blend. That cool, watery opening quickly warms up as ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and aromatic clove take center stage alongside smooth vanilla. Grounded by dry Virgi…

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Queen of Hearts by Queen Latifah is a warm oriental floral centered on spiced dark fruit and smoky resins. Do not overspray this. The opening unleashes a sharp alcohol lift that clears within minutes, revealing tart bergamot and rich purple plum dusted with dry cinnamon. Egyptian jasmine and red berries soften the spi…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zanzibar or Queen of Hearts?

Queen of Hearts takes 4 of 5 categories. Zanzibar is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes; Queen of Hearts is rated 4.00/5 from 795 votes. Choose Zanzibar for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Queen of Hearts for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zanzibar or Queen of Hearts?

Queen of Hearts lasts longest (Queen of Hearts 63/100, Zanzibar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zanzibar or Queen of Hearts?

Queen of Hearts projects furthest (Queen of Hearts 61/100, Zanzibar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zanzibar and Queen of Hearts smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Citruses, Cinnamon and Vanille.

Is Zanzibar or Queen of Hearts better for summer or winter?

Zanzibar suits daytime wear; Queen of Hearts suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zanzibar and Queen of Hearts?

Zanzibar has top notes of Jasmine, Citruses and Cucumber, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Vanille, a base of Resin, Olibanum, Teak Wood and Virginia Cedar. Queen of Hearts has top notes of Cinnamon, Plum, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers and Red Berries, a base of Incense, Amber, Patchouli and Olibanum.